United States Army Information & Educational Benefits

Slide Presentation

*Pictures in this presentation were taken at Fort Benning, Georgia

Reception Sand Hill, Fort Benning, Georgia

All new army recruits go through a four day reception to make the transition from civilian life to basic training. Basic training starts as soon as recruits arrive on Post. Drill sergeants hop on the bus immediately to begin the process of breaking new recruits into a life of discipline.

Welcoming Committee

Reception Schedule

0430 WAKEUP0530 BREAKFAST FOOT

ASSESSMENT0630 MEDICAL SCREEN

FINANCE BRIEF0800 PAY

BARBERBLOOD DRAWPXDENTALCIIP

1130 LUNCH CIIP PX

1630 DINNER

Day 10430 WAKEUP0530 BREAKFAST

IMMUNIZATIONOPTOMETRYDENTALCIIPNG BRIEFUSAREC BRIEF

1130 LUNCHCIIP

1430 RED CROSS BRIEFCHAPLAIN BRIEFTRICARE BRIEF

1630 DINNER

Day 2

Reception Schedule

0430 WAKEUP0530 BREAKFAST

PABCIIPPHOTOSID CARD

1130 LUNCHPABCIIPPHOTOSID CARDSSHAKDOWN

1630 DINNER

Day 30430 WAKEUP0530 BREAKFAST

PTU ASSESSMENTPPD READSHIP PREPHOLDUNDER TRNG

1130 LUNCHSHIP PREPHOLDUNDER TRNG

1630 DINNER

Day 4

Reception

New recruits are shown filling out paperwork during their finance briefing.

Haircut, Army Style

New recruits receive their haircut the first day as part of the reception process.

Barber Shop

Shot Room

This is wherenew recruitsreceive their shots,Medical exams andDNA tests. Thewrestling mats arefor those who feelfaint.

Inoculations

CIIP- Army Clothing Distribution

New recruits make several visits to the CIIP center during the four day reception process to receive their army clothing.

Conway BarracksFort Benning, Georgia

Physical Assessment Tests

Conway Barracks

Barracks Inspection

These soldiers are being inspected to make sure their gear is stowed properly.

Mess HallConway Barracks, Fort Benning, Georgia

The mess hall resembles restaurant seating. New recruits have to earn the right to use a knife and fork. They are allowed to eat as much as they want, but they only have 5 minutes time to eat their food. While eating, new recruits are not allowed to take their eyes off their food or allowed to speak to anyone. When they are finished, they must march their tray to the dishwasher.

Mess Hall

United States Army Infantry School

Army InfantryFort Benning, Georgia

Infantry Training

Mission Statement: To transform civilians into disciplined infantrymen that possess the Army Values, fundamental soldier skills, physical fitness, character, confidence, commitment, and the Warrior Ethos to become adaptive and flexible infantrymen ready to accomplish the mission of the Infantry

Infantry Training ScheduleDisciplined, Physically Fit Soldiers

Physical TrainingDrill & CeremonyIntro to Foot MarchesInspectionsCommunicationsGuard DutyRappellingNBCValues Training

Basic Rifle Marksmanship

Foot MarchesInfantry Squad Weapons

(MG’s/M203)Fieldcraft SkillsBayonet Assault CourseValues Training

Weeks 1-3 Weeks 4-6 Weeks 7-9Advanced MarksmanshipIndividual Tactical TrainingFire Team TrainingFoot MarchesAT 4Bradley IntroductionConf/Obstacle CoursesInspectionsPhase III TestValues Training

For a more detailed look at Basic Training Schedules Basic Training

Infantry Training ScheduleTactically Ready, Mentally Tough

Squad Tactical TrainingUrban OperationsBuddy Team Live FireMortar Training (11 C’s)Final APFT4 mile RunFoot MarchValues Training

Field Training Exercise (7 days)The BayonetCrossed Rifles CeremonyRefit OpsTurning Blue CeremonyGraduation

Weeks 10-12 Weeks 13-14

For a more detailed look at Basic Training Schedules Basic Training

Our Contract

Complete the protective maskExecute Obstacle/Confidence CoursesQualify with individual WeaponPass Hand Grenade Qual Course, Throw 2 live grenadeComplete Combatives TrainingComplete all Tactical Training and FootmarchesPass all phase testingComplete 4 mile run in 36 minutesPass final APFTDemonstrate knowledge of Seven Army ValuesOperate effectively as a team memberComplete Company Level FTX/Bayonet

Rifle Range

The rifle range is a modern facility with computerized scoring. If soldiers do not hit their targets, they have to repeat the exercise.

Rifle Range

Basic Rifle Marksmanship

Rifle Range

Foxhole

Foxhole

Mortar Range

The Soldiers pictured on the right are demonstrating the use of the Mortar Canon.

Mortar Range

Advanced Training

Blackhawk Helicopter

High School to Flight School

The army is the only branch of the military in which a person can become a pilot without a college degree. For more information on becoming an Army Pilot, click on the link below:

Blackhawk Helicopter

Blackhawk Helecopter

Blackhawk Helicopter

Blackhawk Helicopter

Blackhawk Helicopter

Jump School

Pictured to the right is a civilian trying on an army parachute.

Becoming A Paratrooper

Jump School

The commander on the right is demonstrating how a parachute opens.

ParachuteSoldiers below are shown checking parachutes for

tangles before they are sent to be re-packed.

Parachute Repacking

In the picture on the right, soldiers are demonstrating how to repack a parachute. Each parachute goes through several inspections throughout the process.

Rangers

Pictured on the right is a demonstration of how rangers scale a wall. The Army will enroll 165% of the number of soldiers they expect to complete this course. Less than 100% actually finish. For more information, click on the following link: Rangers

Ranger Course

• The Benning Phase (19 days) at Fort Benning, GA.

– Ranger Runs– Confidence Tests– Advanced Demolitions– Employ Artillery Fire– Communications & Terrain Navigation Skills– Patrolling Techniques

Ranger Course (cont)

• The Mountain Phase (17 Days) at Camp Frank D. Merrill near Dahlonega, GA (Military Mountaineering Techniques).

• Rappelling• Rock Climbing• 200 foot night rappel

Ranger Course (cont)

• The Desert Phase (6 days) at Fort Bliss, Texas (Student Parachutes into the desert).

• Desert Survival Skills• Desert Patrolling Techniques• Platoon Raid• Live Fire Ambush Exercise

Ranger Course (cont)

• The Florida Phase (18 Days) at Eglin AFB in Florida. (Student Learns to Use Small Boats).

• River Navigation• Techniques of Movement in a Jungle or Swamp• Includes a series of Raids and Ambush Patrols

Ranger Training

Blackhawk Helicopter is shown in the background dropping off soldiers on a sandy beach.

Ranger Graduation

Army Educational Benefits*

Army Benefits

*Source of Information for the Army Education Benefits: Paul Lapointe, Education Services

Officer, Fort Benning, Georgia.

Educational BenefitsTuition Assistance

• Eligibility– Active duty enlisted soldiers and officers– Army Reserve and Army National Guard Personnel on full-time active

duty– Commissioned Officers and Commissioned Warrant Officers must

have 2 years left on active duty or will incur 2-year active duty service obligation at completion of course

• Benefits– $4500 per FY– cap of $250 per semester hour

For more information, click on the following link:

Army Benefits

Educational BenefitsMontgomery GI Bill

• Eligibility

– All soldiers who entered active duty after 6/85– Soldiers with educational entitlements under Chapter

34 on 12/89– Officers who did not receive commission after 12/76

based on ROTC Scholarship or service academy graduation.

Two Years of Enlistment

Three or more years of Enlistment

• Basic Benefits

20041 Oct 03-30 Sep 04

$28,800

$35,460

20031 Oct 02-30 Sep 03

$26,352

$32,400

For more information, click on the following link:

Montgomery GI Bill

Educational Benefits Montgomery GI Bill

Educational Benefits Montgomery GI Bill

• Types of Training for which you can use the Montgomery GI Bill– College Degrees– Certificates and Diplomas– Apprenticeship or on the job training (OJT)– Licensing and certification tests

• Army College Fund– Eligibility

• is available for soldiers with an enlistment of two or more years• Designated critical Military Occupational Skill (MOS)

– Benefits• Depending on the number of years, funds can be up to $50,000

Montgomery GI Bill

Educational BenefitsTop-Up (PL 106-398)

• Eligibility– Must have the MGIB– Must be receiving TA for the course for which Top-Up is

being claimed

• Benefits– Pays for tuition that exceeds TA cap– If the soldier has already reached the $4,500 ceiling, then

he/she cannot utilize Top-UP

For more information, click on the following link:

Army Benefits

Educational Benefits$600 Buy-Up (PL 104-619)

• Eligibility– Must have the MGIB– Not eligible if converted from VEAP to MGIB

• Benefits– Soldier can add up to $600 anytime during his or her

career– $600 additional increases MGIB by $5,400

For more information, click on the following link:

Army Benefits

Educational Benefits Loan Repayment Program

• Eligibility– Must be a qualifying Federal Loan– Must have incurred loan of higher education prior to entry

on active duty

• Benefits– The Loan Repayment Program will pay 33 1/3 % or $1,500

annually (whichever is greater, up to $65,000

For more information, click on the following link:

Army Benefits

Educational BenefitseArmyU

Technology Package

(laptop)

Support Package

(no laptop)

Eligibility •Active duty soldiers E-1 to E-9

•Must have 3 yrs. Remaining on enlistment, if not, reenlistment or extension is required

•Active duty soldiers E-1 to E-9

•Must have 1 yr remaining on enlistment, if not, reenlistment or extension is required

Requirement •Complete 12 semester hours within 24 months

•Serve the entire 36 months

•Enroll in 3 semester hours of eArmyU courses within 90 days of commander’s signature date

•Serve the entire 12 months

Benefits •100% tuition assistance up to $4,500 ($250 cap per sem hr)

•Technology package

•Cost of text books covered

•100% tuition assistance up to $4,500 ($250 cap per sem hr)•Cost of text books covered

eArmyU Participating Colleges

Anne Arundel Community CollegeAtlantic Cape Community CollegeBaker CollegeCentral Texas CollegeCochise CollegeEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityEmpire State College, State University of New YorkExcelsior CollegeFayetteville Technical Community CollegeFranklin UniversityJefferson Community CollegeLansing Community College

eArmyU Participating Colleges are Currently Serving:

Camp Casey, KoreaFt. Benning, GAFt. Bliss, TXFt. Bragg, NCFt. Campbell, KYFt. Carson, COFt. Shafter, HIPatton/Tompkins Barracks, Heidelberg Germany

Ft. Drum, NYFort Hood, TXFort Knox, KYFort Lewis, WAFt. Sill, OKFt. Wainwright, AK

Careers in the Army

To search for career opportunities in the army, click on the the link below:

Army Careers